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Swimming pools in La Mirada

La Mirada's own rules on swimming pools, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the La Mirada Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What La Mirada's code says

La Mirada code What La Mirada's code adds
Pool barrier
  • No openings larger than 50 square inches.
    Applies: Pools and other artificial water at least 18 inches deep anywhere, with no more than 10,000 square feet of surface. Doors and gates excepted.
    § 9.64.050 · code text
    with no openings, except doors or gates, with an area greater than fifty (50) square inches
  • A rectangular opening may be larger than 50 square inches only if no horizontal side is over 4 inches.
    Applies: Applies to pool barrier openings.
    § 9.64.050 · code text
    except that a rectangular opening having no horizontal dimension exceeding four (4) inches may have a greater area
  • A fence, wall or other structure must fully surround the pool, or the lot or premises.
    Applies: Pools and other artificial water at least 18 inches deep anywhere, with a water surface of no more than 10,000 square feet.
    § 9.64.050 · code text
    shall maintain on the lot or premises upon which such swimming pool, portable swimming or wading pool, fish pond, wading pool or other artificial body of water is located and completely surrounding such body of water, lot, or premises, a fence, wall, or other structure
Barrier height
  • At least 5 feet high.
    Applies: Pools and other artificial water at least 18 inches deep anywhere, with a water surface of no more than 10,000 square feet.
    § 9.64.050 · code text
    a fence, wall, or other structure not less than five (5) feet in height

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Frequently asked questions

What are the pool fence and setback rules in La Mirada?

La Mirada's code: At least 5 feet high. (Pools and other artificial water at least 18 inches deep anywhere, with a water surface of no more than 10,000 square feet.) (§ 9.64.050); No openings larger than 50 square inches. (Pools and other artificial water at least 18 inches deep anywhere, with no more than 10,000 square feet of surface. Doors and gates excepted.) (§ 9.64.050).

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